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Type 1 Diabetes Ed Service Co-ordinator
1 week ago
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust Warwick, United KingdomFor more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements. Person Specification Degree level or equivalent experience. Management Qualification Excellent, advancedIT skills. · Ability to wo ...
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Diabetic Retinal Screener
1 week ago
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Diabetes Specialist
1 week ago
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham, United KingdomThe role will encompass providing specialist advice, support and care to the children with diabetes, their families and carers. You will also be involved in the established caseload, new diagnosis, insulin pump therapy and CGM programmes of education for children with diabetes an ...
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Diabetes Midwife
2 days ago
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Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
1 week ago
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Medical Receptionist
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Our Health Partnership Birmingham, United KingdomWe are seeking a Health and Wellbeing Coach to join our growing team at Our Health Partnership, working within South Birmingham Alliance Primary Care Network. · The post holder will be a key member of the PCN team, playing a critical role in engaging patients and using health coa ...
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Medical Secretary
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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Birmingham, United KingdomAn exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Medical Secretary to join and support the Community Medicine team within PCCT. · You should be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, along with a flexible approach to duties. You should also hold relev ...
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Health Care Assistant
1 week ago
Firstcare Practice Birmingham, United KingdomWorking as a Health Care Assistant in a GP practice and providing support to the GPS and nursing staff. · Skills required include: · Phlebotomy · Chronic disease management/reviews including Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension · Performing learning disability / mental health rev ...
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West Midlands
23 hours ago
Chemistree Birmingham, United KingdomPackage: Competitive salary dependent on experience, incentive scheme, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare and additional benefits · Location: Birmingham · Role type: Clinical Specialist, Sales Representative, Account Manager, Key Account Manager · This is a great opportuni ...
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Orthoptist Band 6
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Live in Carer
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Live in care Birmingham, United KingdomHi Everyone · I am looking for a female non smoker live in carer to start straight away in Birmingham. · Mum is 80 years old and lives with me and my husband and is able to mobilise short distances with the aid of a zimmer frame. She is polite and gentle and enjoys good company, ...
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Orthoptist Band 7
1 hour ago
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Care Coordinator
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Medicolegal Expert Witness
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Personal Care Assistant
3 days ago
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West Midlands
23 hours ago
Chemistree West Midlands, United KingdomPackage: Competitive salary dependent on experience, incentive scheme, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare and additional benefits · Location: Black Country - Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton · Role type: Clinical Specialist, Sales Representative, Account Manager ...
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Support Medical Secretary
4 days ago
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Band 3 Diabetes Administrator
1 week ago
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Cook
1 week ago
St. Catherines Residential Care Home Sutton Coldfield, United KingdomWould you like to join our happy, caring team? We promote a homely atmosphere within our carehome. Our residents are treated with the utmost respect at all times. Mealtimes is a very important part of the day for our residents. We expect meals to be cooked professionally and serv ...
PhD Studentship: Exploring the Metabolic Responses to Consuming Micellar Casein Isolate: Implications for the Management of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham
Description
Aim: To determine the effectiveness of micellar casein isolate in enhancing postprandial glycaemic control and to identify the underlying mechanisms
Background: An interest in the role of milk proteins in the management of obesity and the metabolic syndrome stems from the association between high dairy consumption and lower body mass. Additionally, experimental trials have shown that milk proteins can improve blood glucose responses and reduce short-term food intake when consumed before/with carbohydrate-rich foods. Milk contains two types of proteins, namely whey and casein (~20% and 80% of total protein content, respectively). Whey protein is characterised as a rapidly digestible protein, with ingestion resulting in a fast but transient postprandial increase in plasma amino acids. In contrast, casein coagulates in the acidic environment of the stomach, which leads to a moderate but more prolonged increase in postprandial amino acids.
Research has predominantly focused on whey protein as it is a readily available by-product of cheese making. Acute studies have shown that pre-meal ingestion of whey protein can reduce blood glucose excursions, with the effect being mediated by an enhanced insulin (and incretin) response. Although promising, there is concern that elevated nutrient signalling towards greater insulin secretion could accelerate pancreatic fatigue and failure, potentially worsening glucose tolerance in the long-term. An alternative approach could be to use the slow digestion properties of casein to help manage postprandial glycaemia. Casein has received less research attention, but our recent unpublished data show that micellar casein isolate is just as effective as whey protein at reducing postprandial glycaemia. Moreover, this effect occurred with insulin concentrations approximately half that of an energy-matched whey protein condition, suggesting an alternative mechanism of action (likely reduced glucose absorption). Enhanced glycaemic control alongside more modest insulin secretion represents a healthier metabolic response to feeding. Thus, casein supplementation may have utility in the management of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Project summary: Metabolic studies will be performed in overweight participants (males and females) as these individuals are at increased risk of developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Initial studies will optimise the dose/timing of casein ingestion. Later studies will employ dual stable isotope tracer methodology (U-13C-labelled glucose ingestion, 2H2 glucose infusion) to quantify specific components of postprandial glucose flux (i.e., glucose appearance from the gut, endogenous glucose production, and whole-body glucose disposal), thereby determining the mechanism of enhanced glycaemic control. These sophisticated tracer methods are possible in few laboratories worldwide.
Candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Carl Hulston ) to discuss the project before applying if they wish to. For more information, please visit the link below:
The project is a BBSRC MIBTP CASE (industry) funded PhD studentship. Home/UK fees covered and a stipend of £18,622.
